LPN: Compassionate Patient Care & Growth

Fraser Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team in British Columbia. The LPN will perform nursing assessments, plan and implement care, and ensure adherence to BCCNM standards and agency policies.

The role involves providing nursing care, participating in care planning, admissions/discharges, documenting care, and maintaining safety. Fraser Health offers a competitive package including four weeks of vacation, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized practical nursing program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient/resident/family's actual and potential strengths and limitations including physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Provides a supportive environment for patient/resident/family. Promotes patient/resident/family involvement in health care decisions; provides information and opportunity to discuss concerns; respects personal choices.
• Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the individualized plan of care, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary care planning meetings and family conferences.
• Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and FHA standards and evaluates outcomes. Records observations and reports problems and/or changes to designated staff.
• Performs admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients/residents according to agency operating policies and procedures.
• Documents and updates all relevant care and procedure information to ensure patient/resident safety and comfort.
• Operates and maintains effective functioning equipment related to patient/resident care such as bathtubs, scales and mechanical lifts.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients/residents and staff.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff, students and other members of the Health Care Team.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, education sessions, team conferences, meetings and committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Full scope nursing

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Practical Nursing diploma / LPN (BC)

Job description

Fraser Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a multidisciplinary team in British Columbia. The LPN will perform nursing assessments, plan and implement care, and ensure adherence to BCCNM standards and agency policies.

The role involves providing nursing care, participating in care planning, admissions/discharges, documenting care, and maintaining safety. Fraser Health offers a competitive package including four weeks of vacation, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan.